Tiff over "punk staffers" as bank reform vote nears


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The tension level in the debate on U.S. financial reform rose on Thursday as Democrats slapped back at a Republican leader's comment about "punk staffers" and a pivotal vote neared in the Senate.

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Data points to modest recovery, muted inflation


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The economy is on a moderate growth path and inflation pressures are contained, data showed Thursday, backing up the Federal Reserve's vow to keep benchmark interest rates ultra-low for some time.

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Warning about caterer


Even though this caterer was not on my list of preferred caterers, I allowed them to come into my ve...Read the full Crumbs review at www.restaurantreviewsratings.com

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Penguins teammate: We don't have to worry about Cooke - Boston Herald

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Penguins teammate: We don't have to worry about Cooke Boston Herald The Penguins are in town tonight, in case anyone didn't know. They arrive after losing, 5-2, in New Jersey last night. So only five Penguins showed up for their morning skate today, with none of them being named Matt Cooke, ... Penner, Whitfield Recalled by BruinsNHL.com Haggerty: Bruins will have plenty of fight tonightNECN Don't Expect Bruins, Penguins to Fight Like It's 1970NESN.com Worcester Telegram -New England Hockey Journal -SportingNews.com (blog) all 160 news articles »

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Old Dominion Provides Tournament's First Upset - New York Times

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Old Dominion Provides Tournament's First Upset New York Times NEW ORLEANS — There was plenty of precedent for Old Dominion entering the NCAA tournament as a No. 11 seed. John Bazemore/Associated Press Notre Dame's Jack Cooley battled for the ball against Old Dominion on Thursday. ... Notre Dame men's basketball: Cold Irish bow out of tourneyWSBT-TV COL BKB: Old Dominion 51, Notre Dame 50UPI.com Irish rising slowly, steadilyBoston Globe Montreal Gazette -San Jose Mercury News -Chicago Breaking Sports - Tribune all 757 news articles »

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Bison Men Open Outdoor Season at Baldy Castillo Invitational


The North Dakota State men's track and field team kicks off the outdoor season with the Baldy Castillo Invitational in Tempe, Ariz.

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